Apple Bacon Meatloaf

A touch sweet, smoky, bacony. Yum. This meatloaf was big hit the first time I made it.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef, lean or 1  lb ground turkey
• 8  ounces  maple sausage (Farmer John)
• 2  ounces bacon, chopped
• 1  apple, peeled, cored & chopped
• 1  onion, finely chopped
• 2  chipotle bouillon cubes (Knorr)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 cup  whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon soy sauce

Directions

1. Saute bacon until it starts to brown. Add onion & apple. Continue to cook until apple & onion begins to carmelize. Combine apple/onion mixture with all other ingredients in a bowl & mix well. Bake in a loaf pan or form into the classic meatloaf shape on a sheet pan & bake at 350F until brown about 45 minutes.